East Greenbush is a small town of 6,571 in New York, with a median household income of $106,686
and a 2.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is
2% below the national average.
Strengths:
East Greenbush stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether East Greenbush is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All East Greenbush city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 97.6
East Greenbush's overall cost of living index is 97.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in East Greenbush costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.
Metric
East Greenbush, NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$281,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,626
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
70.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$106,686
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
East Greenbush's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents
— 57% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
163.8 /100k
Property Crime
988.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
East Greenbush is served primarily by EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
East Greenbush, NY
National Avg
School District
EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
5
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
51.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
East Greenbush sees average highs of 34.2°F in January
and 85.6°F in July,
with 44.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 52.7 inches of snow per year.
East Greenbush's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average.
That makes East Greenbush roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $281,000 and median rent is $1,626/month.
East Greenbush's violent crime rate is 163.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 988.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in East Greenbush are operated by EAST GREENBUSH CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 51.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
East Greenbush, NY has a population of 6,571, a median household income of $106,686, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
East Greenbush averages 34.2°F in January and 85.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.4 inches
with about 52.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
East Greenbush, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12061.
The population of East Greenbush, New York is 6,571 with a median age of 39.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in East Greenbush: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $281,000, median household income $106,686, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare East Greenbush side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
